Priceline Hotel: 3* Toronto (Markham) Staybridge Suites

[m3blitz]

I would like to win 3* Holiday Inn Markham for stay from October 7 to 11, 09. First bid was rejected at $40 today. Do not want to pay more than $50 per night. Any suggestions?

[m3blitz]

I would like to win the bid for 3* Holiday Inn on Woodbine Ave for stay period 10/7 to 11, 09

First bid rejected at $40

Any suggestions?

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

You can't, and aren't, bidding for a specific hotel, but rather at least a 3* hotel in the Markham zone as defined by PRICELINE. Are you 'ok' with a 3* hotel or higher anywhere in this zone?

If not you can try HOTWIRE where you may be able to identify the offering before your purchase based upon the amenities associated with it, but still no guarantees that you'll guess correctly.

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.

[m3blitz]

Yes, I can go higher than 3* in Markham

[thereuare]

The point above was more so that you may win a hotel other than the Holiday Inn and that you're not bidding on that specific property.

What is your maximum bid for this stay?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[m3blitz]

min. bid $40 and max bid $55. Please help. Thanks

[thereuare]

At the 3* level you have ONE re-bid zone. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 3* Markham...

Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $45

If the above is rejected wait 24 hours (and please use our link to re-access PRICELINE, not the link in any emails that PRICELINE sends letting you know that you're eligible to bid again):

Select 3* Markham...

Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $55

Any questions feel free to ask.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[m3blitz]

Is my re-bid zone Toronto East as they have only 2* and below hotels?

[thereuare]

Yes, that is correct (but always doublecheck before bidding to make sure that nothing has changed since you last checked)

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[m3blitz]

Bid $50 rejected

Bid $55 with re-bid zone rejected

Any other suggestions in winning 3* Markham?

Based on this forum 3* Markham area winning bids range between $40 to $50

[thereuare]

Rates are date specific, so while $40-$50 may be enough for average demand dates, rates for your dates may be higher (which would typically mean a higher than aveage bid would be nececcessary to be be successful as well)

Rates for your dates are not that high at the moment, but there is a rate change from the first two nites of your stay to the last two nites of your stay... is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option? Would you consider raising your maximum bid or would you prefer to just wait it out and try again?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[m3blitz]

List of amenitities:

Fitness Center

Business Center

Laundry Facilities

High-speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Stay period Oct. 7 to 11, 09

$63 per night

[AaronJB]

Please keep all posts regarding this trip in the same thread. Unfortunately, this property has not yet been ID'd/reported to the board.

[m3blitz]

Won Staybridge Suites Toronto Markham

Markham

355 South Park Road

Markham, Ontario L3T 7W2

Oct 7 to 11, 09

$52

Thanks for all your help.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

While not the hotel you were originally hoping for, this looks like a nice deal with included breakfast (and i believe internet as well). Hope this works well for your needs and you're happy with the results.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.